Owen Farrell closes in on Lions return: ‘He’s not missed a beat’ The 33-year-old is in line to make the first appearance of his fourth Lions tour in Adelaide The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Imposing Lions record laid bare, champs enter 'go time' Brisbane have quietly amassed an imposing road record and can take confidence from their late-season dominance in the hunt for back-to-back AFL flags. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
‘Open-minded’ Andy Farrell says Lions Test places still up for grabs The tourists have two more matches to impress ahead of the series opener on July 19. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Henry Slade ruled out of England tour to leave Steve Borthwick facing midfield decision The experienced centre fractured his hand during the first Test against Argentina The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Lions name strong side for Brumbies game but Farrell leaves ‘wriggle room’ for first Test Andy Farrell has picked his strongest British & Irish Lions combination so far but warned: ‘Players can play themselves in and play themselves out’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
British and Irish Lions team vs ACT Brumbies: Andy Farrell goes strong ahead of first Test against Australia Blair Kinghorn will make his first start at full-back on Wednesday Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Wallabies met their match in Fiji as time comes to build rivalry into a main event Australia snatched victory from Fiji with a last-gasp try to Harry Wilson but the rugby international was more than just a ‘warm-up’ for the Lions The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2025
Lions offer Test selection clues in strong side to face Brumbies Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Lions select strong side for Brumbies clash as Test series comes into focus Maro Itoje captains a side containing Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell, with a first start for Blair Kinghorn. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been added to the final 30-man, trans-Tasman squad to tackle the Lions in Adelaide. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Morning Mail: alarm over pokies influencers; toxic algal bloom reaches Adelaide; Oscar Piastri cops penalty at British GP Calls for a clampdown on influencers allegedly glamorising poker machines on social media The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025
AAP · Jul 6, 2025 Stoked with win but not performance: Wallabies' White Veteran halfback Nic White concedes the Wallabies' performance isn't where it needs to be heading into the Lions after they conjured a late try to down Fiji.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape Schmidt insists ‘there’s not real confidence’ after his Wallabies side needed a 78th-minute try from Harry Wilson to sneak past a valiant Fiji side
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025 Wallabies maintain ‘quiet resolve’ for Lions series despite injuries, errors and uncertainties The last-gasp escape against Fiji revealed areas of concern for Joe Schmidt as he prepares to name squad for series
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025 Scratchy Lions win has simplified the Test selection equation for Andy Farrell The time has come for the head coach to cease experimenting and get down to business as the Lions need to go all out or go home
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 Huw Jones believes Lions’ centre options are interchangeable as first Test looms The 31-year-old ran in two tries against the New South Wales Waratahs in the most eye-catching performance from a 12 or 13 so far on tour.
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025 Noah Lolesio hurt as last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji in only Lions warm-up Fly-half sustains potential concussion as lacklustre Wallabies narrowly avert disaster with late Harry Wilson score
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025 Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await Harry Wilson scored in the 79th minute to secure a 21-18 victory in Newcastle, burying the demons of 2023 World Cup defeat
AAP · Jul 6, 2025 Tupou confirms move as Waratahs show Wallabies the way While Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou waits to see if he makes the cut to face the Lions, the Waratahs feel they've shown how the Wallabies can tame the tourists.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025 Australia 21-18 Fiji: international rugby union Test – as it happened Wallabies survive scare from surging Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle
AAP · Jul 5, 2025 Whingeing Poms: Lions accuse Waratahs of watering pitch British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has questioned why the Sydney surface was so slippery after watching his side struggle to beat the NSW Waratahs.
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025 Argentina vs England LIVE: Result, match stream and latest updates England begin a three-Test summer tour